Skip to main content

    Bible Name Meaning Tool

    Enter a name to see what it means in Scripture, the language it comes from, and the King James Version verses where it appears. 1,332 names searchable, free and without signup.

    Popular:

    Xerxes

    Pronounced ZURK-seez

    boy
    Not found in the KJV text — No — the name Xerxes does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Ruler over heroes; King of kings", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Xerxes.
    Meaning
    "Ruler over heroes; King of kings"
    Origin
    Persian

    Xerxes (Ahasuerus) was the Persian king who married Esther and through her influence saved the Jewish people. His story demonstrates that God works through pagan kings to accomplish His purposes. 'The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD.'

    Spiritual meaning

    Xerxes proves the king's heart is in God's hand — even the mightiest rulers are turned wherever the LORD wills.

    Related verses (KJV)

    • "Now it came to pass in the days of Ahasuerus, which reigned, from India even unto Ethiopia."

      Esther 1:1-2 (KJV) →

    • "The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will."

      Proverbs 21:1 (KJV) →
    Full page for Xerxes

    People also looked up

    Questions about biblical name meanings

    How do I find the biblical meaning of a name?

    Type the name into the search box above. The tool returns the Hebrew, Greek, Aramaic, or Latin root behind the name, its literal meaning, and the King James Version passages where it appears.

    Does every name have a biblical meaning?

    No. Many modern Christian names never appear in Scripture, and some popular 'biblical meanings' circulating online are inaccurate. Where a name is thematic rather than scriptural, we say so plainly instead of inventing a verse for it.

    Which Bible translation do the verses come from?

    The King James Version. It is public domain in the United States, so the text can be quoted and shared freely.

    How can I tell whether a name is actually in the Bible?

    Each result distinguishes a name that appears in the KJV from a later Christian or thematic name. Related verses explain a theme; they are not presented as proof that a modern name occurs in Scripture.

    Compare two names side by side·Bible name generator: names by meaning, origin and era·Name history: when each name first appeared·Name popularity by decade·Printable name card with meaning and verse·Name meaning FAQ·Names by meaning·Complete guide to biblical names·All Bible tools